Trail youth shoots self in firearm incident
By Trail Champion
On Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, at 4:11 a.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer investigated an incident in which a 17-year-old youth had shot himself in the finger and required medical treatment at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail, according to Trail RCMP NC/oic Sgt. Mike Wicentowich.
“The youth said that he had been playing with a firearm inside a residence in Trail. The youth accidently discharged the firearm and shot himself in his finger,” Wicentowich said.
An investigation into the incident at the residence is ongoing.
Canadian law requires the safe storage of all firearms which can help prevent an incident like this one. Criminal charges can be pursued against firearm owners who fail to comply with storage laws,” Wicentowich added. “If you do own firearms, it is a good idea for everyone in your household to take the Canadian Firearm Safety Course. Knowledge on how to safely handle a firearm when present is critical if you expect yourself or your loved ones to be around firearms on a regular basis.
For more information, please visit the RCMP Firearms website.
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